Peso Fuerte (1826-1881) Coin List
The Peso Fuerte was Argentina's official currency from 1826 to 1881, marking a crucial period in the country's monetary history. This monetary unit played a fundamental role in the economic consolidation of the young nation and reflected the political challenges and changes of the time.
Origin and characteristics of the Peso Fuerte
The Peso Fuerte was introduced in 1826 as part of the monetary reforms implemented by the government of Bernardino Rivadavia. This coin was based on the silver standard and weighed 27 grams of pure silver. The first mints were made at the Casa de Moneda de Potosí, and later at the Casa de Moneda de Buenos Aires. The Peso Fuerte was divided into 8 reales, following the Spanish tradition, and coins of various values were minted, including pieces of 1/2 real, 1 real, 2 reales, 4 reales and 8 reales. The coins had the Argentine national coat of arms on the obverse and the face value on the reverse, together with the inscription "República Argentina" (Argentine Republic).
Evolution and decline of the Peso Fuerte
During its period of circulation, the Peso Fuerte experienced several fluctuations in its value due to the political and economic instability of the country. The Paraguayan War (1865-1870) and internal conflicts significantly affected the Argentine economy, which was reflected in the issuance of paper money and the gradual devaluation of the Peso Fuerte. In 1881, under the presidency of Julio Argentino Roca, a new monetary reform was implemented, replacing the Peso Fuerte with the Peso Moneda Nacional. This transition marked the end of an era in Argentina's numismatic history and laid the foundations for the country's modern monetary system. Peso Fuerte coins, especially those in good condition, are now highly valued by collectors and represent an important historical legacy of 19th century Argentina.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Peso Fuerte (1826-1881) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coins of Argentina according to historical period
For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Argentina coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.
Peso Fuerte 1826-1881 Local Currency 1881-1969 Peso Law 18.188 1970-1983 Argentine Peso 1983-1985 Austral 1985-1991 Peso 1992-?Coin Catalog
Argentina | 1 real (Argentina provinces)
Argentina | 2 reales (Province of Buenos Aires)
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